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Wow, what a whirlwind weekend!

by Tom Scrase Wimborne Minster Folk Festival 2023 was one of the largest gatherings of musicians, dancers and entertainers in…

How MPs voted – or not – on the Privileges Committee report into Boris Johnson

DORSET MPs largely abstained from a vote over a report that found Boris Johnson has mislead parliament over his…

Starbucks and KFC customers targeted by phone thieves in Poole

CUSTOMERS at KFC and Starbucks in Poole were targeted by thieves with a scam that saw their mobile phones…

Enjoy fireworks on fundraising cruise around Poole Harbour

A SUMMER cruise around Poole Harbour will raise vital funds for a good cause. Disability charity Diverse Abilities will host…

Solar farm near Spetisbury generating electricity for the City of London – 100 miles away

THE busy world of business in the City of London feels a million miles away from the Dorset countryside. But…

Blandford community stalwart David Rose has passed away

PASSIONATE supporter of Blandford and dedicated charity fundraiser David Rose MBE has passed away. Mr Rose died peacefully at his…

Dorset youngsters can borrow bikes for free for safety training

NOT having your own bike is no longer a barrier for children to learn vital road safety rules. A total…

Fun for all the family planned at Sixpenny Handley’s Big Session

MUSIC, crafts and more will be on offer at a family event in Sixpenny Handley next month (July). The Big…

King’s Birthday Honours: Full list of Dorset, Wiltshire and Somerset

ONE of Britain’s most successful tennis players, a care campaigner and the chief executive of Somerset Council are among…

Celebration of Dogs Day in Ferndown – plus launch of doggy foodbank

A DOGS Day celebration in Ferndown will not only praise our pooches, but launch a new canine food bank…